Readers find 'Vivre vite' a poignant exploration of grief and the quest for understanding the incomprehensible, following a tragic accident. The narrative, structured around 'what-ifs', delves into the details leading up to the fatal event, offering a touching yet intense recount of personal loss. While many praise its emotional depth and the non-melodramatic portrayal of grief, others criticize the repetitive style and question its worthiness of the Goncourt Prize, finding the narrative style and chapter transitions lacking.

👍 Deeply emotional and investigative narrative

👎 Repetitive style and structure may disappoint